Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed with President Xi Jinping of China today. The premier is in Beijing for an official working visit and to attend Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit scheduled to take place from September 4-6, 2024. 'Thank you, President Xi Jinping, for the warm welcome and our valuable discussions today,' Abiy said on social media post this morning. The Prime Minister said that Ethiopia greatly appreciates China's continued and multifaceted support. 'Despite facing various challenges, we are making significant strides in agriculture, manufacturing, industry, tourism, telecommunications, and other sectors,' he added. Chinese investments have played a key role in this progress, and there is substantial potential for growth in areas like tourism and the paper and pulp industry, Abiy explained expressing Ethiopia's strong commitment to further strengthen the partnership of the two countries. Source: Ethiopian News Agency